PGA TOUR Championship Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 30-September 2, 2024
Last updated: Aug 29, 2024, 2:28PM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 2:28AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA TOUR Championship DFS contest starts at 1:16am AEST on August 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the field to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the best PGA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more PGA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player in the field to help you make the best choices for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | $27,020 | 122.8 | 4.5 |
| Xander Schauffele | $25,550 | 116.5 | 4.6 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | $23,100 | 92.9 | 4 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Macintyre | $10,350 | 60.2 | 5.8 |
| Byeong-Hun An | $12,200 | 62.4 | 5.1 |
| Akshay Bhatia | $11,540 | 58.8 | 5.1 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludvig Aberg | $22,050 | 83.6 | 3.8 |
| Rory McIlroy | $20,760 | 79.6 | 3.8 |
| Wyndham Clark | $17,910 | 72.3 | 4 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pendrith | $8,140 | 59.1 | 7.3 |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | $8,420 | 55.9 | 6.6 |
| Tom Hoge | $8,000 | 51.4 | 6.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "studs" are the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Conclusion
When building your PGA TOUR Championship teams, consider starting with a value player like Robert Macintyre. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Scottie Scheffler is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Taylor Pendrith.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ludvig Aberg is one of the worst value options in the tournament, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA TOUR Championship slate closes at 1:16am AEST on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all PGA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven PGA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the PGA TOUR Championship contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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